nightly wind down
Waiting as Long as It Takes
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Related Scripture: Psalm 62:1 (recording quotes TPT). The linked Bible reader uses the World English Bible.
Meditation transcript
Transcript of the recording. Scripture translation labels describe the translation quoted in the audio.
0:01Go ahead and get comfortable in your position, really allowing the body to relax.
0:16And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:29Let your mind rest with this verse and prayer, "I stand silently to listen for the one I love, waiting as long as it takes for the Lord to rescue
0:46me." And again, "I stand silently to listen for the one I love, waiting as long as it takes for the Lord to rescue me." Now, slowly begin to relax
1:22and allow the body to open.
1:42Consciously, start to relax and turn off the muscles.
1:59Start with the muscles in the feet.
2:04Allow the feet to turn out and relax at the ankles, letting the hips soften.
2:28The knees are relaxing.
2:42The stomach begins to let go.
2:51Softening the shoulders.
2:59Allowing the head to relax and become heavy at the neck.
3:19Allow the chest and back to open.
3:28Allow the body to settle.
3:53Just noticing how the body feels.
4:16Feeling the gravity of the body and how it pushes you down into the bed.
4:50And when it feels comfortable, allow your awareness to rest.
5:20Now, bring your attention to the breath.
5:44Let's take some nice deep breaths.
6:10Make them feel easy and effortless.
6:18In through the nose and out through the mouth.
6:36Feeling life enter your body as you breathe in.
6:53Inhale, feel how the body expands.
7:00Then slowly exhale, releasing tension as you go.
7:30Feel the air as it travels in through the nose, and feel the body fall with each exhale.
8:12With each breath, allow the chest and shoulders to soften and relax.
8:45Notice how the body feels.
8:57Allow your breath to soften and release the tension in your body.
9:25Just relaxing and releasing.
9:48There's no way to do this wrong.
9:53The breath breathes itself.
10:11Take this verse with you.
10:14"I stand silently to listen for the one I love, waiting as long as it takes for the Lord to rescue me." God, I know you're always with me.
10:42Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:47Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:54I trust your plan for my life.